At a Glance
Median Income
$76,875
$31,782 per capita
Home Value
$110,300
Zillow: $179,960
Median Rent
$817/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
14.8% smoking rate
How Bismarck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bismarck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bismarck a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bismarck residents earn a median household income of $76,875 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,782. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bismarck is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,960. Median rent is $817/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
22.1% of adults in Bismarck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bismarck has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population510
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$31,782
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,300
Rent$817
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$179,960
Housing Units218
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation679 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Bismarck was founded in 1873.
The median home in Bismarck was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.